CalMike

That is the question.

ernestfyu

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I'd say it is a good investment especially if you do many miles of highway driving.
a few rock chips aren't so bad, but over time they collect and it looks messy even after a nice wash.
i got mine done for around 300-400. (covered hood, bumper, side view mirrors.)

Phresh2010

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here is my view on a clear bra, with the clear bra on the front bumper you can see where the clear bra ends especially if you have a black car like me, and it looks like one big scratch, so far ive driven about a year and a half on my car and the chips still are not noticeable unless i can real close to the bumper, even now i cant notice it especially after i buff it...sure it will get worst over time but by then i can spend that 300-400 dollars that i would have spent on a clear bra to respray my bumper to look new again, also dont you have to change the clear bra sooner or later anyways? yea so dont see much use for a clear bra, the car looks ten times better without it, its all up to you tho

Rash

iTrader: (1)

Isn't there a full clear bra, I mean for the whole bumper, so that you wont even see it?

ernestfyu

iTrader: (6)

whole bumper and hood. get it custom done, not a pre-cut one, then you wouldn't see that cut off line.

pepos

I have regret that i haven't done it.
My bumper and hood are full of tiny marks from high speed cruising.
If you do a lot of highway driving it's a good investment.

jbjones85

iTrader: (20)

I wish I would of got mine done, i'm going to need a re-paint on my bumper/hood.

A1Lexis

iTrader: (6)

I have the Ventureshield 3M clear bra on my car and love it. One of the best investments I made fosure. Guaranteed for life not to yellow or peel. Before I had it installed, my front bumper and hood were beat to hell with rock chips. I had it re-sprayed, waited 30 days and had it professionally installed. It is worth the money since you have Obsidian with plans on lowering your car.

SB350

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One of the biggest mistakes I made with this car was not getting one. Lexus eco-friendly paint chips easier than any paint I've ever seen.

brociouz

iTrader: (65)

^ +1. After I respray I will definitely throw on a clear bra.

Sffd103

iTrader: (16)

I got black as well and had the bumper sprayed when I got my vertex kit. I regret not getting it done caus I'm pretty low and everything hits my car.

sway162

iTrader: (5)

Clear bra was the best investment I ever made. I re sprayed my front bumper then a few weeks later got it covered. I did the full frontal wrap. Full hood, full bumper, headlights, fenders and mirrors. I had a few friends that helped me out with the install which saved a lot of money....but I wouldn't recommend doing a DIY on this...lol A real pita to do.


Went with the VentureShield. My buddy Yogi did most of the work, I was just the sidekick. lol Here's some pics to get you motivated. =)

shadowman

iTrader: (2)

Total concensus say do it.

I've slapped on a clear bra right away after owning my car. I learned the hard way on my Civic. I got the pre-cut one from eBay because they were cheap. I paid like about 120 for bumper, hood, fenders, mirrors... then installed it with help of friend. You need 2 people for bumper and hood. Hardest part was the bumper because I bought the 07 bra thinking they were the same. I ended up making custom slices to the bumper bra.

TheJustice

Isn's there a problem with waxing and detailing your car with the clear bra on?!
thats whats stopping me from putting one on.

sway162

iTrader: (5)

Nah, before applying clear bra......fully detail what you want covered. Wash, clay, wash, and polish....do not apply wax...just polish.

With clear wrap on, it will look new everyday. To maintain the clear wrap....3m has products specifically made for the VentureShield.

I personally use this for everyday, daily use:
http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...2C+8+ounces.do

And this once a month or so for a nice shine:
http://www.plexusplasticcleaner.com/plexus.html